RN/LPN - Wellness Clinic

Job Post: RN/LPN – Wellness Clinic

Piper Shores is Maine’s premier nonprofit continuing care retirement community, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Care with a person-centered approach to care.

We are looking for an RN/LPN to oversee operations of the Wellness Clinic, serving Independent Living Residents through restorative nursing, fitness, and promoting independence and well-being.

This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position with hours from 8:30am to 5 pm

Responsibilities:

·         Foster a care environment that promotes dignity, autonomy, and individualized treatment plans.

·         Monitor and assess resident conditions, responding promptly to changes in health status and providing direct care as needed.

·         Ensure care plans are collaboratively developed with residents and their families, reflecting their goals and priorities.

·         Coordinates and oversees the restorative nursing program and acts as a liaison between therapy and nursing service; ensures that restorative nursing programs attain goals of assisting residents to achieve or maintain their highest level of function.

·         Oversees contracted fitness program through UNE.

·         Supervise and mentor one Wellness CNA, overseeing scheduling, training, and performance.

·         Evaluates resident safety and coordinating for interventions – collaborating with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care either in independent living or a higher level of care.

·         Coordinates in-home care services through the wellness center or outside providers.

·         Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements for Home Health and Personal care agency licensing

·         Maintains appropriate and complete reports, records, physician’s orders, service plans, and progress notes as needed.

·         Offers or coordinates emotional support to residents and family members within the aging process and/or illness.

·         Assists in coordinating services for residents being admitted to and discharged from the Health Center.

·         Participates in rotating on-call coverage

Qualifications and Work Environment

• Actively licensed RN or LPN by the state of Maine
• 3-5 years working in geriatrics in long-term care, home health or other health care setting with prior supervisory experience preferred. 
• Warm and friendly demeanor with a positive approach to interacting with Seniors and co-workers. 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• PC knowledge and skills, including MS Word and EMR systems. 
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance as low as $60/month for a top-tier plan
• 100% company-sponsored short and long-term disability and life insurance
• 18 days of Paid Time Off to start, PTO buy-back feature
• 8 paid holidays (double pay for working holidays) and 2 paid personal days
• Free on-site gym and pool membership
• Retirement plan option with up to 4% company match
• Employee referral bonuses up to $1,000

Piper Shores is dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. Consistent with the Maine Human Rights Act and the American with Disabilities Act, applicants may request a reasonable accommodation if needed to participate in the application process.

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